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Maine Voices: For women terrorized by domestic partners, it’s no better here

by Patrisha McLean Special to the Press Herald March 24, 2021March 23, 2021

The lack of accountability for perpetrators for which Russia has become infamous is also a problem in places with more progressive laws.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Biden is making America’s Afghanistan problems worse

by Eli Lake Bloomberg Opinion March 24, 2021March 23, 2021

Instead of trying to improve on Donald Trump’s fundamentally flawed peace deal, he should just start over.

Op-eds, Opinion

Sen. Richard A. Bennett: Stop foreign meddling in Maine businesses

by Richard A. Bennett Special to the Press Herald March 23, 2021March 23, 2021

Foreign influence, like the testimony of Hydro-Quebec against L.D. 194, has no place in elections. Whether that influence comes from a friendly neighbor, or a hostile enemy, it’s dangerous.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Let’s turn pandemic lifelines into ladders out of poverty

by Nicole Witherbee Special to the Press Herald March 23, 2021March 22, 2021

The Child Tax Credits are the best opportunity in decades to help families create financial stability – if we can multiply their impact by coordinating resources and aligning policies.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine State Chamber: New election rules treat First Amendment as ‘loophole’

by Gerald Petruccelli Special to the Press Herald March 23, 2021March 23, 2021

Every company has the right to advocate on issues that affect its well-being, because Mainers deserve access to all arguments on all sides of a ballot question.